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146 A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EQUINE RADIOGRAPHY
Ventrodorsal (VD) (Figs 14.16–14.18) 5. Focus–film distance: 100 cm.
VetBooks.ir 1. Position the head with the nose extended 6. Orientate the X-ray beam perpendicular to
the plate.
rostrally as much as possible with the help
of a head stand. Avoid any tilting or rota- 7. Centre the X-ray beam in the midline of the
tion of the head. head at the level of the temporomandibular
2. Place the plate dorsal to the head aligned joint.
with the nose/frontal region. 8. Collimate around the head.
3. Indicate right/left with a marker. 9. Exposure guide: 90 kVp, 55 mAs.
4. Position the X-ray machine ventral to the
head.
Figure 14.16 Positioning to obtain a VD view of the caudal aspect of the head.
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